V6 LLT to LFX or LS3-L99 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ir0nM4n · 12-03-2013, 02:39 PM

I remember the days of owning an LLT V6 and thinking how great it would be to own a SC or Turbo version. Then after the first adopters started to have some issues, I thought I would wait it out. Then when the fall out happened with RX vs Competition that pretty much sealed my fate.

How many here have left the LLT for a different Camaro be it a LFX or LS3/L99.

For those that were the first adopters of the LLT Supercharged or LLT Turbo would you do it again???

KMPrenger · 12-03-2013, 03:19 PM

As an owner of an LLT I'd say if I had an LFX instead I'd have zero feeling of moving to an SS. I still don't really have a big desire to get an SS even now, but the LLT seems to be the more immature version of the LFX with tuning issues, timing chain issues, and on some of these engines there are major oil loss problems. All of that makes me nervous about keeping this car for a really long time. It is not SS evny.

I take care of my car, and it has low mileage and maybe it will be just fine but I don't know for sure.

If I had an LFX I don't think I'd have as much worry, and it plays better with forced induction than the LLT so the potential for power is there if you want it. IPF is the only big game in town for forced induction on the LLT...at least they are a good choice even if they are the only choice. I could end up with an IPF SC kit on my car one day.

The fact that my car is the rare Aqua blue plays a big role in my love for this car. I wouldn't trade straight up for just any SS...call me crazy if you want. Now if someone had a good mileage well kept ABM SS I could be tempted.

So I think what I'll end up doing is waiting to see what the 6th gen has in store for us. If I fall head over heels for it like I did the 5th gen I may just move on at that time. If I don't love it that much, then I'll either look to keep my car and continue to make it my own, or maybe seek out a 2010 Aqua Blue SS.

PalmerGA · 12-03-2013, 03:23 PM

I went LFX to L99 - not on the poll.

Ir0nM4n · 12-03-2013, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

As an owner of an LLT I'd say if I had an LFX instead I'd have zero feeling of moving to an SS. I still don't really have a big desire to get an SS even now, but the LLT seems to be the more immature version of the LFX with tuning issues, timing chain issues, and on some of these engines there are major oil loss problems. All of that makes me nervous about keeping this car for a really long time. It is not SS evny.

I take care of my car, and it has low mileage and maybe it will be just fine but I don't know for sure.

If I had an LFX I don't think I'd have as much worry, and it plays better with forced induction than the LLT so the potential for power is there if you want it. IPF is the only big game in town for forced induction on the LLT...at least they are a good choice even if they are the only choice. I could end up with an IPF SC kit on my car one day.

The fact that my car is the rare Aqua blue plays a big role in my love for this car. I wouldn't trade straight up for just any SS...call me crazy if you want. Now if someone had a good mileage well kept ABM SS I could be tempted.

So I think what I'll end up doing is waiting to see what the 6th gen has in store for us. If I fall head over heels for it like I did the 5th gen I may just move on at that time. If I don't love it that much, then I'll either look to keep my car and continue to make it my own, or maybe seek out a 2010 Aqua Blue SS.

I was in a similar mood with my synergy green camar. Though when the 1LE debuted I really liked it allot. I waited and thought I could wait even longer thought decided to pull the trigger on a 2014.

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I went LFX to L99 - not on the poll.

Sorry, I didnt add the LFX as it has more options than the LLT. Options as far as tuners go.

Mark114 · 12-03-2013, 03:46 PM

You might consider adding "LLT to LSA" and "LLT to LS7" as other poll options.

chozn4service · 12-03-2013, 03:52 PM

I went from buying a 2010 LLT (top photo)on Dec. 5th to a L99 (bottom pic) on August 31st 2013. Keith can attest that I had pretty much done everything cosmetically to the V6 that I could do and a lot of performance mods as well. I was satisfied though I didn't like some of the horror stories I was hearing about the LLT and my dealer whom I'm friends with the owner knew I was a sucker for RJT and knew that if they ever got one in with low low miles to call and they did. 3500 on the odometer and I couldn't pass along with them compensating me for my mods with a very admirable trade allowance the helped me get what I wanted and get it where I wanted it to be.

Everyone I talked to about the deal I was getting told me I would be

not to go for it.
I do miss the comradery the V6 pages have but because of relationships and connections, I still keep in touch with KMP and some of the others. It's all good!!!1

Shift_Rejected · 12-03-2013, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chozn4service

I do miss the comradery the V6 pages

+1

But I sure to enjoy my switch from the LT to the SS or really it was a LT to a SS to another SS...

View Poll Results: If you traded in...
LLT to LFX	3	17.65%
LLT to LS3	8	47.06%
LLT to L99	6	35.29%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

12-03-2013, 02:39 PM	#1
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	V6 LLT to LFX or LS3-L99 I remember the days of owning an LLT V6 and thinking how great it would be to own a SC or Turbo version. Then after the first adopters started to have some issues, I thought I would wait it out. Then when the fall out happened with RX vs Competition that pretty much sealed my fate. How many here have left the LLT for a different Camaro be it a LFX or LS3/L99. For those that were the first adopters of the LLT Supercharged or LLT Turbo would you do it again???

12-03-2013, 03:19 PM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	As an owner of an LLT I'd say if I had an LFX instead I'd have zero feeling of moving to an SS. I still don't really have a big desire to get an SS even now, but the LLT seems to be the more immature version of the LFX with tuning issues, timing chain issues, and on some of these engines there are major oil loss problems. All of that makes me nervous about keeping this car for a really long time. It is not SS evny. I take care of my car, and it has low mileage and maybe it will be just fine but I don't know for sure. If I had an LFX I don't think I'd have as much worry, and it plays better with forced induction than the LLT so the potential for power is there if you want it. IPF is the only big game in town for forced induction on the LLT...at least they are a good choice even if they are the only choice. I could end up with an IPF SC kit on my car one day. The fact that my car is the rare Aqua blue plays a big role in my love for this car. I wouldn't trade straight up for just any SS...call me crazy if you want. Now if someone had a good mileage well kept ABM SS I could be tempted. So I think what I'll end up doing is waiting to see what the 6th gen has in store for us. If I fall head over heels for it like I did the 5th gen I may just move on at that time. If I don't love it that much, then I'll either look to keep my car and continue to make it my own, or maybe seek out a 2010 Aqua Blue SS. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

12-03-2013, 03:23 PM	#3
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	I went LFX to L99 - not on the poll. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-03-2013, 03:52 PM	#6
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	I went from buying a 2010 LLT (top photo)on Dec. 5th to a L99 (bottom pic) on August 31st 2013. Keith can attest that I had pretty much done everything cosmetically to the V6 that I could do and a lot of performance mods as well. I was satisfied though I didn't like some of the horror stories I was hearing about the LLT and my dealer whom I'm friends with the owner knew I was a sucker for RJT and knew that if they ever got one in with low low miles to call and they did. 3500 on the odometer and I couldn't pass along with them compensating me for my mods with a very admirable trade allowance the helped me get what I wanted and get it where I wanted it to be. Everyone I talked to about the deal I was getting told me I would be not to go for it. I do miss the comradery the V6 pages have but because of relationships and connections, I still keep in touch with KMP and some of the others. It's all good!!!1 Attached Images __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

12-03-2013, 03:46 PM	#5
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,758 View My Garage	You might consider adding "LLT to LSA" and "LLT to LS7" as other poll options.